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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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